St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham

URN: 114271 • Durham DH1 5LZ

Overview

Name
St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham
URN
114271
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
76.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Catherine Craig (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Carrhouse Drive, Durham DH1 5LZ

Summary

St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Durham, serves a mixed-gender population of 211 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 210. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, which emphasizes a curriculum inspired by Gospel values. The ethos of the school is rooted in respect and recognition of each child's unique qualities, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

The school's leadership team includes Headteacher Mrs Emma Bridon and Deputy Head Mrs Sarah Walton, alongside a dedicated staff that leads various subjects and support roles. The curriculum is designed to be purposeful and aspirational, catering to the diverse needs of students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

St Godric's also provides wrap-around care and a range of extracurricular activities, promoting overall wellbeing and community engagement. The school is committed to nurturing the spiritual and academic growth of its pupils, preparing them for future challenges in a supportive community setting.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
211
Boys
100
Girls
111
FSM %
3.30
Open date
Close date
2020-10-31
Last Ofsted
2007-05-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 211 100 111 210 3.30
2024-09-11 211 100 111 210 3.30
2023-09-11 211 100 111 210 3.30
2022-09-11 211 100 111 210 3.30
2021-09-11 211 100 111 210 3.30
2020-09-11 211 100 111 210 3.30

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